Going through immigration in English (beginner)
Beginner English for going through immigration. Key line: “Can I hand you my passport and card?”
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Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Polite way to offer your documents
Natural as your first line
Ask about hotel or address
Often asks your hotel/address
Ask if you have a return ticket
Say return, not back
Use this while you look
Good when you're looking for something
Quick answers
Hand over documents: what to say in English
Say “Can I hand you my passport and card?” — polite way to offer your documents. Natural as your first line.
Where you stay: what to say in English
Say “Where are you staying?” — ask about hotel or address. Often asks your hotel/address.
Return ticket: what to say in English
Say “Do you have your return ticket?” — ask if you have a return ticket. Say return, not back.
Wait a moment: what to say in English
Say “One second.” — use this while you look. Good when you're looking for something.